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US ferrous scrap deals concluded down $30 ahead of November buy
Pittsburgh (Platts)--30 Oct 2014 458 pm EDT/2058 GMT
US ferrous scrap prices softened further Thursday as the once nearly-insulated domestic prices moved closer in line with international markets.

China steel industry relying on export market as domestic demand remains soft
October 13, 2014 06:00:00 EST
Paul Bartholomew, Platts managing editor for steel in Australia, talks about expectations for China steel export orders, the outlook of mills and traders on steel production over the next month, and the lackluster iron ore market.

Steel Raw Material Outlook: Bearish sentiment pushes Turkish ferrous scrap lower
October 30, 2014 - Read highlights of the latest Platts steel raw materials news and pricing analysis, focusing on the global iron ore, coking coal, scrap and ferroalloys markets.